The Bhootnii: A Grim Opening for the Horror-Comedy in Theatres
Despite the presence of seasoned actors like Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Singh, Mouni Roy, and Palak Tiwari, The Bhootnii is struggling to find its footing at the box office. The film’s debut mimicked the lukewarm performance of CrazXy, with muted buzz and underwhelming collections spelling trouble right from the outset.
Day 2 Box Office Collections – Dismal Progress
- Trade Estimate: ₹0.6 Crore nett
- Producer’s Projection: ₹1.05 Crore nett
The film, now two days into its theatrical run, has only marginally improved over its opening, showcasing weak traction with the audience despite a wide release.
Cumulative Box Office (Till Day 2)
- Trade Total: ₹1.25 Crore nett
- Producer Total: ₹2.2 Crore nett
These numbers, while slightly buffered by producer-stated figures, paint a bleak picture for a film made on a ₹50 Crore budget. The yawning gap between the cost and earnings is already setting off alarm bells.
Day-Wise Box Office Performance
- Day 1:
- Trade Figure: ₹0.65 Crore nett
- Producer Figure: ₹1.15 Crore nett
- Day 2:
- Trade Figure: ₹0.6 Crore nett
- Producer Figure: ₹1.05 Crore nett
Where It Stands Among Hindi Films in 2025 – Opening Day Rankings
The Bhootnii finds itself floundering at the lower rungs of 2025’s Hindi film debuts:
- Chhaava – ₹29 Crore
- Sikandar – ₹25 Crore
- Sky Force – ₹11 Crore
… - CrazXy – ₹0.9 Crore
- The Bhootnii – ₹0.65 Crore
- Superboys of Malegaon – ₹0.5 Crore
- Pintu Ki Pappi – ₹0.2 Crore
- Tumko Meri Kasam – ₹0.15 Crore
It’s clear that The Bhootnii is among the weakest openers of the year so far.
Production Budget and Release Footprint
- Total Budget: ₹50 Crore (inclusive of print and ad spend)
- Screens in India: Approx. 2,500
Given such a wide release and hefty investment, the current earnings signal a substantial mismatch between expectation and reality.
What’s at Stake – Hit or Flop?
For The Bhootnii to merely reach “average” status, it must gross at least ₹50 Crores. To be deemed a hit, the target is ₹60 Crores. With just ₹1.25 Crore (trade) collected over two days, the climb ahead looks steep and slippery.
Conclusion – A Horror Story at the Box Office
The Bhootnii, though armed with a recognizable cast and a genre blend ripe for mass appeal, has opened to a chilling response. Unless a sudden surge of footfall materializes or word-of-mouth spins a miracle, this ghostly outing might disappear from theatres quicker than expected, leaving only the echo of what could’ve been.